Kathleen M. LaPorta

Kathleen M. (Nackowski) LaPorta, 79, of Southington, beloved wife of Frank C. LaPorta, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 after a brief illness. Kathleen was born in New Britain on January 4, 1944 and was the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (Marut) Nackowski. She graduated from Mattatuck Community College with an Associates Degree and began her career as a paralegal. She later retired from Aetna Insurance. In her spare time, Kathleen loved to paint, work in her garden and take pictures. She was also an avid reader who enjoyed visiting the beaches in Maine and Florida. However, it was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren which she enjoyed the most. Besides her husband Frank, Kathleen is survived by her children; Al LaPorta and his wife Nancy of Bristol and Lori Creto and her husband Robert of Cheshire. She was a doting grandmother to Al LaPorta II, Anthony LaPorta, Ava Creto and Hailey Creto. She is also survived by her brother, Stephen Nackowski Jr. and his wife Sandy of Southington. Kathleen was predeceased by her brother, Richard. Calling hours for Kathleen will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a service at 11:00 AM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington, CT 06489. Burial will follow in Saint Thomas Cemetery, Section 9.